UK Braces for Wildfire Emergency Amid Extreme Heat

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Mayor Andy Burnham is set to chair a Cobra meeting today to address the escalating threat of wildfires amid an unprecedented heatwave gripping the UK. The meeting follows...

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August 12, 2026 Updated on August 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Mayor Andy Burnham is set to chair a Cobra meeting today to address the escalating threat of wildfires amid an unprecedented heatwave gripping the UK. The meeting follows warnings from emergency services that the situation could escalate into a ‘national emergency.’

Southern Water has urged the government to implement a rare drought order that would prohibit the filling of non-domestic swimming pools. The water company cited severe water shortages and the need for stringent conservation measures.

The Cobra meeting will bring together key emergency response officials to coordinate efforts in mitigating the wildfire risk and managing the heatwave’s broader impacts.

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